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Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano

Nagano, Japanby o8Experience

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Join our tour for a night out to feel like you are residents. Unlike Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, it will be very difficult to find where the locals go to eat and drink in Nagano. Your local expert guides will take you to the nice Izakaya and backstreet bars, such as Jazz bar, Whiskey bar in Nagano city, where you can chill out and drink to continue the evening. ・More than 5 dishes + Noodles(such as Soba) ・2 Drinks included in tour price ・Local expert, personable English-speaking guides ・Hidden bar and introductions. Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand.

What's included

  • Local expert, personable English-speaking guides
  • Hidden bar and introductions.
  • Yakitori, Noodles, and Gyoza as you visit 2 or 3 food stops and enjoy more than 5 dishes in total.
  • 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink
  • Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • Meal for infant
  • Transportation fee to meeting point
  • There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    10 min

    Meet you in front of Starbucks at Nagano station.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    50 min

    After meeting your guide, we will visit the 1st Izakaya(Japanese pub) to have some dishes and a drink

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    50 min

    Then, we will visit the 2nd Izakaya to have another dishes and a drink

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    40 min

    We will go to the 3rd food stop to have noodles(such as Soba or Ramen) to make you full !!

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    30 min

    After having all foods and drinks, your guide will take you to the bar where you can chill out and drink to continue the evening.

Meeting and pickup

The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.

End point

Tour will concludes at the area called Gondo in Nagano. The place, where you will say good bye to the guide, is the straight road to go back to the starting point. If you need a help, the guide will take you to the place where the tour has started.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • If you have fever/persistent cough/runny nose, you may be refused at check-in. Self-cancel up to 24h. If refused, full refund via platform (no cash on site).
  • In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
  • o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travelers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
  • Please note that we are unable to accommodate gluten-free dietary requirements on this tour.
  • If you are vegetarian or vegan, please let us know at the time of booking.
  • This tour generally requires 2 or more guests to operate. For solo travelers, feel free to contact us before booking to confirm availability.
  • This tour is not suitable for strict vegetarians or vegans, as many izakaya dishes include meat, seafood, or broth-based sauces. If you're pescatarian or can be flexible, we may be able to adjust some items — but we recommend reaching out before booking so we can advise honestly.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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